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Why Everyone Loves To Hate The HR Department

A survey stated that 86% of workers were afraid of HR representatives. They hesitated to approach HR to discuss work-related issues, citing fear of repercussions

Optimize deductions, maximize tax saving

How can I optimize tax savings on my ₹10 lakh package with current deductions, including home loan repayments, interest, food coupon, mediclaim premiums, and provident fund?

Budget must focus on jobs, near-term planning: Mint poll

revealed that 41% of respondents believed a populist budget is acceptable during a consumption slowdown, while 38% disagreed, and 21% were undecided.

CCPA to work with Rera at state level to aid homebuyers

does intervene on behalf of homebuyers but hasn't been able to rein in errant developers for two main reasons: it doesn't have the authority to enforce its orders, and developers can challenge its decisions at a higher court, leading to more delays.

Air India gung-ho on long-haul transit traffic opportunity

Foreign airlines enjoy 80% market share in long-haul transit traffic, while Indian airlines have less than 15%

Payments firms for security, revenue model to power UPI

After a record year for UPI, payments firms call for tiered usage charges, greater security

Ultimate confluence of bhakti and brands

The Maha Kumbh 2025 is a chance for brands to strategically position themselves to create a deep emotional connect with consumers

Diverse India Demands A Fresh Marketing Playbook

The one-size-fits-all approach to marketing does not seem to work effectively anymore

Apple seeks to keep diversity programmes

Apple's board of directors has recommended shareholders vote against a proposal to end the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes, going against the grain of decisions by other large US corporates.

Deal activity picks up pace after a slow start to January

Private investment activity picked up in the second week of 2025, after a slowdown over the past few weeks amid holiday season.

Nobel Hygiene eyes ₹150-200 cr in funding

Nobel Hygiene, a maker of diapers, maternity pads and other such products, is in talks to raise ₹150-200 crore in a funding round led by the investment arm of Neo Asset Management, three people familiar with the matter told Mint.

Global Investors Ready to Pay for Assets With Better ESG

A&M is rapidly expanding since it offers a mix of restructuring, forensics and deal-making

Sebi May Tweak Index F&O Limit for FPIs and MF

A Sebi study from 2021-22 to 2023-24 found individual traders lost an aggregate ₹1.8 tn, mostly in index options

Bertie the Biker vs. Bertie the Analyst

Auto analysts may focus on TCO, but it never really concerned Bertie, the user

Consumer sentiment in the market seems generally positive

An increase in H-1B salary levels can potentially impact margins for Indian IT service providers Suresh Soni CEO of Baroda BNP Paribas MF

Parl panel reviews medicine price spikes

The panel's move may lead to a lowering of prices of life-saving medicines

Industry seeks lower regulatory burden

The government should reduce red tape and simplify regulations for sustained and speedy improvement in the business climate, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Sunday.

National Parties Shoot for Gold in Battle for Delhi

Key issues related to the well-being of people are lost in the vicious contest

Internship scheme set for an overhaul

The Centre is yet to finalize the aspects that will be refined, but the stipend amount is unlikely to be raised

Springs and spring-sheds to be counted in next minor irrigation census

The government plans to count springs and their sheds in the seventh minor irrigation (MI) census expected to start next month, two officials said.

Govt eyes revamp of revival scheme for MSMEs in debt

Restructuring loans for small businesses isn't as commonplace as it is for larger businesses

For bond inflows

Reports suggest that the Securities and Exchange Board of India will soon ease the way for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) that intend to invest only in government securities.

Adani sells ₹4,850-cr Adani Wilmar shares

The transaction saw massive demand from a diverse set of marquee int'l and domestic investors

India to be testbed for green technology

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) plans to use India as a testbed for new decarbonization technologies that would then be commercially operationalized in other developing countries.

SC Stays Tax Notices of ₹1.5 tn to E-gaming Cos

The gaming companies and the revenue department both sought the stay

Sebi May Help FPIs Get a Taste for Gilts

For FPIs investing only in govt funds, Sebi would only ask for data which other authorities require for registration

Vedanta gets $300 mn in loans to refinance debt

Vedanta Resources—the parent firm of Mumbai-based mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd—on Friday said it has secured $300 million in loans from a clutch of leading global banks such as Barclays and First Abu Dhabi Bank for refinancing its 2024 and 2026 bonds.

Rupee hits new record low, slips to 85.97/USD

The rupee slipped to its all-time low on Friday as the dollar stood firm ahead of closely watched US labour market data, keeping regional currencies on the defensive.

Reits, Invits, Muni bonds could surpass equity, debt

In the last nine months, ₹3.3 tn has been raised in equity, and it is expected to reach a total of ₹4.3 tn by year-end

Trump Gets No Jail Time or Probation in Hush Money Case

Trump Emerges From the Case Without Any Probation, Fine, or Continued Responsibility to the Court